Tech Wellness for Young Men Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would require a federal study of screen addiction among young men ages 12 to 25 to map mental, social, and developmental harms. The study would examine links between excessive screen use and depression, anxiety, suicidality, violent tendencies, social withdrawal, and effects on emotional development, impulse control, academic performance, and attention. It would analyze patterns of compulsive gaming, streaming, and social media and how they erode friendships, dating, and family communication. The Department of Health and Human Services would consult clinicians, addiction experts, human-computer interaction and gaming designers, community organizations, and school-based health centers. The Secretary must publish a report to Congress and online within 18 months that identifies which subgroups of young men are most affected.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Study on screen addiction for young men
If enacted, HHS would study screen addiction's mental, social, and development effects for young men ages 12 to 25. HHS would work with the National Institute of Mental Health and the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. The study would consult doctors, psychologists, addiction experts, community groups, schools, and digital design professionals. The report would identify which subgroups of young men are most affected. HHS would send the report to Congress and publish it on its website within 18 months of enactment. This would only create a federal study and not change benefits or give direct payments to households.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
MI • R
Sponsored 12/11/2025
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